Job Description
Supply & Demand Planning Manager - FMCG A highly successful Irish FMCG company is experiencing international hyper-growth which has led to an increased headcount across the organization. ROLE: The purpose of this role is to business partner with the demand (sales & marketing), finance, NPD/Innovation teams by: Improving forecast accuracy within the Procurement & Supply Chain department. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing & implementing planning tools & processes as part of the S&OP internal process. Profitably sourcing & procuring all delivered products, & office needs, in line with our supply chain timelines & requirements. Maintaining optimal inventory levels in our distribution centers and with your commercial partners in-country and overseas. REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience in a Demand/Supply planning role within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Excellent analytical, negotiation, problem-solving skills. Collaborative, he/she will interface with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Develop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers, store operations, distribution center, and company’s office personnel. Strives to meet or exceed inventory turn goals and service levels. Reviews acquisition costs to ensure items are purchased at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Assesses current inventory, growing conditions, seasonality, promotional activity, and logistics situation to determine order quantities. Conducts logistics planning processes while ordering products to attain the best net product price possible. Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management practices. Detailed planning and organizing skills. International Supplier and Vendor management processes and continuous improvement. Hybrid model, with 4 days in the office in North Dublin required. Candidates must be based in Ireland with a valid EU work permit. APPLY: Send CVs in confidence to #J-18808-Ljbffr